Volunteer.gov - Newsroom Feed http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements.asp As a White House office, USA Freedom Corps is charged with building a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility in America. USAFC promotes and expands volunteer service in America by partnering with national service programs, working to strengthen the non-profit sector, recognizing volunteers, and helping to connect individuals with volunteer opportunities. en-us Tuesday, September 16, 2008 0 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/logo/usafc_rss.jpg USA Freedom Corps http://www.volunteer.gov 140 74 President Bush Receives Update on Hurricane Ikehttp://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2006Sunday, September 14, 2008 Mrs. Bush's Remarks at the ServiceNation Summithttp://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2003Friday, September 12, 2008 President Bush Visits Oklahoma, Discusses Volunteers, Hurricane Ikehttp://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2005Friday, September 12, 2008 USA Freedom Corps Discussed on "Ask the White House"http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2004On September 12th, 2008, Jean Case, Chair of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, discussed USA Freedom Corps and ways the President has helped Americans answer the call to serve on "Ask the White House".Friday, September 12, 2008 9/11 Anniversaryhttp://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2002Thursday, September 11, 2008 Corporate Pro-Bono Volunteering Campaign Tops $400 Millionhttp://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1990Less than seven months after challenging corporate America to deliver $1 billion in pro bono volunteering support for nonprofits, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner hailed $280 million in new pledges that pushed the campaign tally past $406 million, announced new research spotlighting the untapped potential for pro-bono volunteers, and unveiled a new campaign brand, A Billion + Change. Monday, September 08, 2008 Fact Sheet: USA Freedom Corps: Strengthening Service to Meet Community Needshttp://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1992On September 8th, 2008, President Bush hosted a White House event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. The President honored the work of America's armies of compassion and repeated his call for Americans to devote 4,000 hours - or two years, in service to our country over their lifetimes.Monday, September 08, 2008 President Bush Discusses Volunteerismhttp://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/photos_dynamic.asp?ID=1998Singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith stands with President Bush on the South Lawn of the White House at the conclusion of an event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. Smith is also vice chairman of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.Monday, September 08, 2008 President Bush Discusses Volunteerismhttp://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/photos_dynamic.asp?ID=1999On September 8th, President Bush hosted a White House event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. The President honored the work of America's armies of compassion and repeated his call for Americans to devote 4,000 hours - or two years, in service to our country over their lifetimes.Monday, September 08, 2008 President Bush Discusses Volunteerismhttp://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/photos_dynamic.asp?ID=2000Singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith performs for the President on the South Lawn of the White House during an event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. Smith is also vice chairman of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.Monday, September 08, 2008